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Former Orthodox Church of Ukraine patriarch Philarets passes away aged ninety-seven
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The former head and honorary president of the newly formed Ukrainian Orthodoxy, Patriarch Filaret has died at age 97 in Kiev following a long illness that began last year; his passing marks an end to over two decades where he championed Ukraine's independence from Moscow control while serving as both patriarch emeritus for Kyiv-Pechersk and honorary president of the Orthodox Church.
Key Points
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1Patriarch Filaret has died in his native Ukraine.
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2He was a central figure advocating for the independence of an Orthodox church structure within Ukrainian territory from Moscow's control, though he served as Patriarch Emeritus rather than current head at time of death.
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3Filarel passed away on March 20th after living to be approximately ninety-seven years old.
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4The news was reported simultaneously across multiple international outlets including UK and US sources.
Developments
Mar 20, 15:54
Filaret spoke to journalists during a press conference in Kiev on May 15, 2019. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church announced his death and the formation of an independent church structure.
Mar 20 (various times)
Multiple international news outlets reported Filaret's passing at age ninety-seven on March 20th, confirming he was Patriarch Emeritus but not current head. One source noted his death occurred in the '98th year' of life.
Patriarch Filaret, who fought for an independent Ukrainian Orthodox church, dies at 97
Independent.co.uk
9h ago
Zmarł Filaret, patriarcha Ukraińskiej Cerkwi Prawosławnej Patriarchatu Kijowskiego
Wiadomosci.onet.pl
18h ago